AMCA Publication outlines application for air louvers.
Press Release Summary:
Adopted by AMCA Membership February 21, 2009, AMCA Publication 501-09, Application Manual for Air Louvers covers selection for pressure drop, air leakage water penetration, and sound reduction. It includes examples of louver selection, and respective section on System Effects, which is essential when applying performance data. In addition, publication serves as guide to common industry practices in louver construction and mounting, including suggested fastening methods.
Original Press Release:
AMCA Releases Publication 501-09 'Application Manual for Air Louvers'
Arlington Heights, IL, USA---The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) announced the release of AMCA Publication 501-09 "Application Manual for Air Louvers." Publication 501 was adopted by the AMCA Membership February 21, 2009, and outlines the application for louvers including selection for pressure drop, air leakage water penetration, and sound reduction. This publication includes examples of louver selection, and a respective section on System Effects, which is essential when applying performance data.
Publication 501-09 provides general information and comments on factors to be considered when designing or specifying installations requiring louvers. This publication serves as a guide to common industry practices in louver construction, and mounting, including suggested fastening methods for typical structures to assist the installer.
This publication is available online in the AMCA store at www.amca.org/store/default.aspx
For further information please contact:
Tim Orris
Director of Technical Services
AMCA International
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(T) 847-394-0150 (F) 847-253-0088 (E) torris@amca.org
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.
For more information, please contact:
Marian Vambreck,
Membership, Marketing & Communications
Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.
30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(T)847 394 0150 (F)847 253 0088 (W) www.amca.org (E)mvambreck@amca.org
